Adam Grant sends a message to the world in his book ‘Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success.‘...
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When I speak with business owners or managers about leadership and I mention that the most important person they will...
Communities and stakeholders value and expect good corporate citizenship. You don’t have to look far to find examples of companies that make philanthropic donations or sponsor events. Clearly those efforts help the communities where these companies do business, but are these efforts beneficial to the companies? In our experience, the...
Years ago I observed a high performing, values aligned team engage in strategic planning, in the moment, right before my...
Despite their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, many companies are blamed for societal issues. According to a recent report by...
The ultimate guide to time-management. Time management skills are essential for effective leadership. You may have to try several techniques before you find the right style that works for you. The kind of approach that should be used when it comes to time management differs from one person to another. If...
Here’s a sobering thought: if you go to the books section of Amazon and type “leadership” into the search bar,...
So how do we do become more influential by mimicking others? Imagine you’re stuck in the throes of a tense...
For years, Angela Duckworth has teased the world with bits and pieces of her research into the science of achievement. She has found that the most significant attribute of personal character that impacts personal achievement is something she calls grit. Her new book of the same name collectively summarizes her...
There is a plethora of leadership theories and models that attempt to consider leadership as an enabler of firm performance....
“Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up...
Is being overly humble bad? Discover how being too humble in business can hurt you I recently listened to The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown, a 6-hour recording of a workshop she did on the subjects of shame, vulnerability and empathy. Now I know what you’re thinking: why is...
“Metamorphic” is my description of Chris Argyris’s discussion at Harvard. Chris had an exceptional power to act by holding a mirror and showing his pupil that they were not...
What Does Social Capital Theory Mean? How Cultural Capital Can Help You Become a More Effective Leader Developing a comprehensive...
Can we always take 100% responsibility? Even when it is the actions of others that have produced the undesired results? The answer is yes; we can. There is a school of thought that says we should take responsibility for everything, 100%. Jack Canfield, the author of The Success Principles, is...
Growing attention has been paid to the knowledge economy in today’s business environments, where the foundations of economy are largely...
It’s a simple idea; empower and train your front line leaders to make the right decisions aligned with long-term goals....
Effective ways to expand your business: Running your own business can be both exciting and overwhelming. Whether it is building your business, managing vendors or tracking sales and expenses, if these initiatives are not handled properly, running your business can become a daunting experience. Even if you do not have...
Expressing gratitude has been proven to be a very powerful characteristic in a leader. Highly productive and engaged staff like...
I never knew Aubrae Gunderson. She died on September 26, 2005. It was a tragic accident; she was struck by...
